5 To be an agency that leads rather than follows. To be recognized as the example by which others are measured. To be an inclusive agency and always foster a sense that we are at one with the community. To maintain the feeling of a safe and healthy environment for those living, working and visiting our village. We resolve to provide this atmosphere by preventing and detecting crime wherever possible, by the proper enforcement of laws and by working as partners with Federal, State and local law enforcement to increase the safety of our community at large. DEDICATION - By bringing pride to our service and honor to our profession. RESPECT - For our fellow citizens, each other and ourselves. COOPERATION - Through open communication with citizens and each other. PROFESSIONALISM - By being exemplary in our personal and professional conduct. RESPONSIBILITY - For our actions in providing for the safety of our community Annual Report Bal Harbour Police Department 1

6 The Bal Harbour Police Department is comprised of 41 devoted men and women that provide police services to the Village of Bal Harbour. In 2009 the Bal Harbour Police Department has worked with all segments of our community to provide a safe environment for our residents, visitors, and those individuals that work in our community. The Bal Harbour Police Department is dedicated to making sure all police related services are provided in an efficient, effective and professional manner. Our vision as a police agency is to be one that leads rather than follows. This has been the way of life for all our sworn and non-sworn employees. This annual report is statement of how this vision has been accomplished in Our mission to maintain the feeling of a safe and healthy environment for those living, working and visiting our village is our primary responsibility. Our values of dedication, respect, cooperation, professionalism and responsibility must be as visible as our patches and badges on our uniforms. As Chief of Police I am proud to serve with my dedicated, professional co-workers to complete our police mission in order to protect and serve our community. Bal Harbour Village is the diamond of South Florida and it is our responsibility to keep our diamond shining. Sincerely, Tom Hunker Chief of Police Bal Harbour Police Department 2009 Annual Report 2

8 Chief of Police Tom Hunker Thomas E. Hunker has dedicated the past 39 years to the law enforcement profession, Chief Hunker was selected as the assistant chief of the Bal Harbour Police Department in November of 2002 and was promoted to chief in April of In addition to over 39 years of law enforcement experience, Chief Hunker has a Bachelors of Science Degree in Criminal Justice from Florida International University. He has received specialized training in narcotics both at the FBI/DEA Drug Commanders Course in Quantico, VA and the IPTM Drug Commanders Course at the University of North Florida in Jacksonville. Chief Hunker is also a member of the International Association of Chiefs of Police, Florida Police Chiefs Association and the past President of the Miami Dade County Chiefs of Police Association. Patrol Division Captain Kenny Klingman Captain Klingman has been a member of the Bal Harbour Police Department since While working at Bal Harbour, Captain Klingman has been assigned to a number of units including uniform patrol, motorcycle traffic enforcement, crime watch. Captain Klingman is currently in charge of the uniform patrol division. Investigation Captain Greg Roye Captain Gregory Roye began his career with the Bal Harbour Police Department in He was quickly promoted to a supervisory position in 1993, and now serves as the Criminal Investigations Captain. Captain Roye oversees the Department s General Investigations Unit, Vice Intelligence- Narcotics Unit and also serves as the Department s Public Information Officer. Administrative Captain Michael Daddario Captain Michael Daddario began his career in the NYPD in He came to us from the NYC Housing Police Department in In 2009 he was promoted to Captain in charge of the Administrative Division. His duties include training and hurricane coordination as well as records management. Fleet/Logistics Lieutenant Charles Merrill Lieutenant Chuck Merrill began his career with the Bal Harbour Police Department in 1981, as one of the Village's first Public Service Aids. He was a Sergeant for 14 years. Most recently, with the rank of Lieutenant; he is assigned to Special Operations and is in charge of the department's fleet. Administrative Assistance Monica Arneson Bal Harbour Police Department 2009 Annual Report 4

12 Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Totals Homicides Sex Offenses Robberies Assaults Battery Burglaries Thefts Stolen Vehicles Arrests Traffic Citations Parking Citations Boating Citations The Bal Harbour Police Department is dedicated to serving and protecting the residents and visitors of Bal Harbour Village, Florida. Situated on the north end of the barrier island that separates Biscayne Bay from the Atlantic Ocean, Bal Harbour Village is one of the most expensive and safest zip codes to live in within the United States. Our police department is one of the best equipped, trained, and prepared smallcity departments, and our low crime rate is a testament to the fine work of our police officers. Our residents and visitors at any point in time and be comprised of your 'average' citizen to celebrities, captains of industry, heads of State, and royalty. Our department has been tasked with ensuring that everyone of those individuals is safe and secure while within our Village borders whether by land, or sea. Bal Harbour Police Department 2009 Annual Report 8

13 The Bal Harbour Police Department was on hand to provide traffic control and event security for all in attendance. Our entire police department donated their time for this fundraising event. Destination Fashion was hosted in the Bal Harbour Shops on March 7 th Celebrities and notables from the worlds of entertainment, sports, media and fashion flocked to Bal Harbour to be a part of this high-profile affair to benefit The Buoniconti Fund, the fundraising arm of The Miami Project to Cure Paralysis. Guests feasted on decadent cuisine and relish unique and spectacular live entertainment. All supporters travelled through Bal Harbour Shops and were dazzled as the "Decades" change to end up in the present decade with Special Concert Performance by The Pointer Sisters and Seal Annual Report Bal Harbour Police Department 9

14 Bal Harbour Village, Bay Harbor Islands and Surfside Police Departments partnered with Mothers Against Drunk Driving, to put on a fun-filled family public awareness and fundraising event to benefit MADD. Over 2000 citizens and 12 Law Enforcement Agencies participated making this event a great success. The mini-walk to the beach, was suitable for young children, teens, parents and grandparents, and was led by the Miami Beach High School Marching Band. There was a delicious BBQ dinner, fireworks and performances by area schools and a DJ so we could dance the night away.. Florida Highway Patrol brought their Buckle-Up crash simulator. Miami-Dade Firefighters presented a Jaws of Life demonstration. Miami-Dade Police Department s BATmobile was on site for all to tour and police officers were available to administer roadside sobriety tests to interested individuals. Bal Harbour Police Department2009 Annual Report 10

15 50 percent of Americans will be involved in an alcohol-involved traffic collision in his or her lifetime. Nearly 23,000 people are killed every year in alcohol-related traffic collisions. One American life is lost every 22 minutes in an alcohol-related traffic collision. If you're going to drink... Designate a driver. Call a cab. Stay at your home or hotel. Call a friend or family member. DUI Takes Its Toll The Bal Harbour Police Department has always taken an aggressive stand against drunk driving. We have coordinated numerous DUI Checkpoints along with a Multi Agency DUI Task Force and MADD. Sobriety checkpoints are an effective law enforcement tool involving the stopping of vehicles or a specific sequence of vehicles, at a predetermined fixed location to detect drivers impaired by alcohol and/or other drugs. These operations not only serve as a specific deterrent by arresting impaired drivers who pass through the checkpoints, but more importantly, as a general deterrent to persons who have knowledge of the operation. Sobriety checkpoints increase the perception of the risk of arrest, if they are adequately publicized and highly visible to the public Annual Report Bal Harbour Police Department 11

16 Armored Car Training In February 2009, The Bal Harbour Police Department, continuing with our proactive approach against crime, conducted several training seminars during the year. This Armored Car training for Law Enforcement was the first of its kind in Miami-Dade County. Several Law Enforcement Agencies throughout South Florida attended this training. Field matter experts were present to address all attendees. This training received praise from the armored car industry and Law Enforcement community. This training seminar was very unique and contemporary, it was presented through a combination of lectures and hands on training, which culminated with a mock armored car robbery. Bomb Threats/Suspicious Package Training In August 2009, The Bal Harbour Police Department conducted a bomb threats & suspicious package Training. Law Enforcement Officers, Private Security Personnel & other selected members of the public were involved in a interactive training regarding what to do before, during and after a bomb threat and/or suspicious package is located. Miami Dade County Police Department Bomb Squad gave a presentation. For Any Bomb Threat Situation Don't touch any suspicious objects, report them to the police. Depending on the instructions given by authorities, leave the building with your belongings or immediately take cover. Leave the doors and windows open, and don't touch light switches. When leaving the building, don't use the elevators, only use the stairs. Upon reaching the exit, get as far away from the building as possible and obey the police or other authorities who have responded to the call Bal Harbour Police Department2009 Annual Report 12

17 The Bal Harbour Police Department maintains a Motorcycle Unit for the purpose of supplementing traditional patrol vehicles, a presence at special events (such as funerals, parades and motorcade escort), to operate in confined areas, and to promote public relations with this unique and popular resource. Our Motor Units was involved in numerous Motorcade Escort including Presidential details, other dignitaries and the wounded warriors project. In America, according to the Insurance Institute For Highway Safety, nearly 900 people are killed each year by cars running red lights. The Bal Harbour Police Department installed red light camera to get some help in enforcing the running of red lights in the village. The village entered an agreement with American Traffic Solution to install the cameras and associated equipment that will detect and record the tag numbers of all red light running vehicles. These cameras were installed in the following intersection: Collins Harbour Way - Northbound Collins Harbour Way - Southbound A 90 day warning period began on October 1 st Annual Report Bal Harbour Police Department 13

18 The Bal Harbour Police Department's canine unit was started by Officer John Fruchey and his partner Benno. Ofc. Fruchey & his current partner Remi a Belgian Malinois is cross-trained and certified as patrol dog, capable of tracking and upon command apprehending a fleeing suspect, and as narcotics odor detection dog, able to sniff out illegal substances. Ofc. Fruchey and Remi perform numerous searches and demonstrations throughout the County. On December 15, 2009 The Village Council and Police Department were honored by Trainer Tony Guzman of Metro-Dade Canine Services for our generous donation. Ofc. Fruchey & Remi train using Metro-Dade K9 facilities. Our Police Department & The Village of Bal Harbour provided for the replacement of 56 narcotic scent boxes. The boxes were made of wood and rapidly deteriorated due to the weather and the high volume of canines using the boxes. The new boxes will be made out of aluminum and will last forever. The Bal Harbour Police Department in our continued proactive approach have increased our presence on the waterways of Miami-Dade County with the purchase of a brand new 35 foot Sea Hunter Boat. The boat was purchased to combat the increase of smugglers that are using the Haulover Inlet just north of our village and waterborne crimes. The Police Department has expanded its role on the waterways around our village to include preventive patrol, enforcing marine laws and to target smuggling and other improprieties on our waterways. Bal Harbour Police Department2009 Annual Report 14

19 Officer Ramon Fernandez LEO AWARDS 2009 The Leo Awards honors the dedicated and courageous men and women of the law enforcement community of Miami-Dade County, as well as to provide funding for the Police Officers Assistance Trust (P.O.A.T.) and other charitable organizations. The LEO Foundation works in conjunction with the Miami-Dade County Association of Chiefs of Police whose members include federal, state and local law enforcement and prosecuting officials. Three of our officers were finalists to receive this coveted award. Officer Madeleine Orr, Officer Ramon Fernandez, Officer Hector Gonzalez were nominated in the following categories Crime Prevention/Community Policing, Uniform Services & Safety respectively Annual Report Bal Harbour Police Department 15

20 In our continued commitment to our community, and the welfare of our children the Bal Harbour Police Department in partnership with Surfside and Bay Harbor Islands Police Departments & Ruth K Broad Bay Harbor K-8 Center support our Police Athletic League (P.A.L.) Program. The purpose of this program is to build a well rounded collaborative environment between law enforcement officers and the community. The main focus is the children that reside here. The P.A.L. s staff which consists of members of the community of all ages, serve as positive role models who provide the children with reinforcement and guidance. As a result our programs also target Young adults of the community providing them with the opportunity to become a valued member of our community by becoming a mentor while assisting children with finding guidance. Our P.A.L. Offer the following programs/activities: Tutoring English, Reading, Math Language Arts, Spanish, French Music Program Orchestra, Chorus, Guitar Lessons Chess Club Art Sports Soccer, Basketball, Flag Football, Cheerleading This organization could not have been established without the Police Officers, who have volunteered countless hours of service, as well as the on going support of our Village s and Town s administration, local community leaders, corporations, and the continued support from the community. It is our commitment to continue to provide a positive role models and good citizenship to the youth of our community For more information contact our local Police Departments or Jose Andrade (786) Please visit for more information. Bal Harbour Police Department 2009 Annual Report 16

21 Lest we forget, let us pause to remember our Police Officers who have given the ultimate sacrifice for public safety. Let us all be encouraged as we remember and honor their legacy of commitment, dedication, and service. For it is written: There is no greater love than this: that a man lay down his life for his friends. Since its creation, the Bal Harbour Police Department has lost two of its own in the line of duty. This page is dedicated as a remembrance of to those individuals whose selfless acts of heroism will never be forgotten. On October 31 st, 1957, Lt. Staab was working a plainclothes detail at the Americana Hotel with his partner Sgt. Stahmer when they observed a suspicious man going from door to door at the Balmoral Hotel. When Sgt. Stahmer approached the man a struggle ensued, the man pulled out a gun and fired a round missing Sgt. Stahmer. Lt. Staab drew the man s attention away from Sgt. Stahmer allowing him to escape; Lt. Staab fired on the man but was struck in the head by the gunman s bullet. Lt. Staab was rushed to St. Francis Hospital where he succumbed to his injuries. Lt. Staab was survived by his wife and 3 children. Officer Melendez heard a radio alert from another officer, who was in pursuit of a motorcyclist. Officer Melendez while responding to assist the officer, lost control of his vehicle as he drove down the Haulover Bridge. The vehicle went airborne and out of control, flipping several times colliding with the palm trees on the east embankment. Officer Melendez was ejected from the vehicle. He was taken to Parkway Hospital with multiple internal injuries and remained in a coma until he was removed from life support on October 17, Officer Melendez was survived by his mother, father, wife and 2 children Annual Report Bal Harbour Police Department 17

22 Rabbi Simeon Schreiber becomes the Department s first Police Chaplain. Rabbi Schreiber will work in a volunteer capacity and will assist the members of our police department with personal issues as well as in times of crisis. He will also work with members of the community should his assistance be needed. Our Honor Guard has represented The Bal Harbour Police Department, its officers and families at funerals and other ceremonial events throughout the country. Our Honor Guard extends pride and acts as a goodwill ambassador for our village at any function it's members attend. The Bal Harbour Police Department has been represented in Miami Dade County, Tallahassee and Washington D.C. during the Law Enforcement Memorial Week. Our Officers preformed guard duties at the National Law Enforcement Memorial in Washington D.C. To pay our respect to all Law Enforcement officers killed in the line of duty in the United States, especially our fallen officers. Bal Harbour Police Department2009 Annual Report 18

23 Five new vehicles were added to our fleet. These vehicles are equipped with the capabilities to drive on the beach in order to provide emergency service and/or perform rescues in the sand. These vehicles will be appointed one per shift in order to have this capability around the clock. These vehicles will enhance our department patrol capabilities on the beach area. The Bal Harbour Police Department installed 9 life rings in strategic locations throughout our beach. These emergency life rings have been placed on poles adjacent to the emergency phone boxes that are already in place. These life rings were used in November to rescue two swimmers who were caught off shore in a rip current Annual Report Bal Harbour Police Department 19

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